Nov 16, 2022 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE, NEWS
Today, the last Sunday of the Church year, we celebrate as usual the Feast of Christ the King. It is one of the most beautiful and meaningful feasts of the year. The concept of king and kingdom is at the very heart of Jesus’ message to us. He came to inaugurate among...
Nov 2, 2022 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE, NEWS
The resurrection and marriage The Sadducees were trying to catch Jesus out (as usual) in the question they asked Jesus about a woman marrying seven times. Jesus said to them, “Those who belong to this age are given in marriage; but those who are considered worthy of a...
Oct 27, 2022 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE, NEWS
This reading is the story of Zacchaeus meeting Jesus. The reading tells us a number of things about the person Zacchaeus. He was a tax collector and rich which also meant that he was not liked by most in the community. He was a short person. He was enterprising...
Oct 25, 2022 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE, NEWS
But the Lord stood by me and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all Gentiles might hear it. I read this passage and thought over the many times that the Lord had given me the strength to do something. I was told that part of...
Oct 13, 2022 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE, NEWS, Uncategorized
when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?” (Luke 8:8b) Faith is about believing in God, praying to him, and showing him to other people. The question about whether God would find faith on earth if he returned today is one I have not often considered....
Oct 5, 2022 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE, NEWS
Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth; sing the glory of his name; give to him glorious praise. Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds! Because of your great power, your enemies cringe before you. All the earth worships you; they sing praises to you, sing...
